ChrisMcFisch

I didn't know about it, and when wanted them removed, but the SS office staff that day in that office decided that it couldn't be done as it was too close to expiration of the cond. GC (I think I had 2 weeks or so left on it, before it would expire). Appreciate the tip with trying it with the temp. I-551 stamp, might be a 50/50 depending on the person at the counter, but worth a try. Otherwise, if I ever get my next physical GC, that will be my first trip to get these removed.

Still the same address from when I filed in 2019. Again inquiries by congressional staff make it appear that they know the case is still pending, just not on their list of priorities. One would assume that they wouldn't renew my temporary stamp, if my case was denied. They are also supposed to send a document with the decision on the case. I believe in people, so hopefully USCIS and USPS staff don't screw me over. Not asking for favors, just for folks to do their job. 😉

Never got an unrestricted Social Security card, due to the conditional nature of my first (2-year) GC. The note on the SS card stating DHS authorization needs to be provided with it, is what makes them ask for it. Working for smaller companies it was less of an issue, my last employer was a stock listed company and had strict requirements due to the field they are in, now in local government it is similar.

@OldUser Appreciate the response. Not common for sure, but here is a quote from USCIS in response to an inquiry about my case via our Congressman produced: "The I-751 us still awaiting assignment to a field office. Currently these applications are not a priority at the field office level as applicants have status and remain lawful permanent residents while the I-751 is open." Pretty ridiculous if you ask me, especially since it is their policy to deal with applications in the order they are received. Anyway, a request for expedite from 04/22/24 remains also unanswered as of today. Although they claim to respond within 10 days. Not too worried about denial. Case is ready for interview since years according to their online system and we never got an RFI. We are happily married, have hardly spent any time out of the country, bought a piece of property, have lots of joint financial accounts, zero run-ins with law enforcement, and both of us have paid handy sums of income tax over the last 7 years. I might look into DIY writ of mandamus next. I have filed for the travel permit, should arrive at the lockbox tomorrow. The idea for the travel permit (which is available to conditional permanent residents) is, if we both like it in Austria, we just might stay there and I'll abandon my petition/status here. We can't/won't live in this limbo any more and the constant requirement of having to show proof of status to my employer every 12 months along with the headaches when it comes to international travel or driver's license renewals, etc. is just too annoying. The time it takes them to get me an appointment at the field office and temporary stamp every year is more by now than what the interview would have taken. 😂

Hi all, I am looking to spend some time (just under 2 years) outside the US while being on a (still) conditional green card. My question regarding the reentry permit is the field where it asks for an intended departure date. This is tricky as we are both employed and would like to stay employed until the reentry permit is approved, but a longer stay overseas does require some prior planning here and there. With current USCIS processing times shown at 16 months, we are planning our trip to be in the fall of 2025. Should we state a time that far out, or is it better to write TBD (which some people apparently had success with in the past)? I don't want another form to be stored in some archive without being actually processed. I'm sure they'll cash the check though, haha. Does anyone of you have experience with this? For anyone interested why I haven't applied for naturalization yet: My case for removal of conditions has been shelved somewhere (filed Nov 2019) and I can't get it unstuck without filing for naturalization or a writ of mandamus. Naturalization is not an option at this time, due to Austrian law and me not wanting to give up Austrian citizenship as my entire side of the family is and will be there for the rest of time. During special events (Covid, etc.) it is easier to visit family if you are a citizen. Writ of mandamus seems to be costly and I will use this as my last resort, as I have trouble paying for a lawyer for something that USCIS agreed to do anyway when they cashed my check for the I-751. So at some point they will have to/should make a decision on my case. Thanks, Christoph

@LynetteMN Our immigration liaison with the Senator's office mentioned the option of filing for an expedite request, but thinks we don't have enough to prove the need for it. However, USCIS claims to review and deal with these things in the order they are received. So how is it not a clear error on their end, when they process cases from later years and ours sit there, despite never having gotten a request for additional information, etc. Since you spoke to lawyers, did you discuss any of this with them? Would be curious to hear what they think.

@LynetteMN Our cases follow the exact same pattern, the last online update is that the fingerprints were added to the case in October 2022 (after it said it was ready for interview since Feb 03 2021) (They were taken in December of 2020 - initially scheduled for late March 2020, but the country was shut down at that time, so they rescheduled them for that December.) I have had a number of extension letters, I-551 stamps in the passport, and same here, now I have this piece of paper (I-94) where they actually even got the typing of the I-751 wrong, it reads 1-751... @OldUser Thanks. We will look into a WoM. Naturalization does not work for me, unfortunately. Austria generally does not allow dual citizenship and will all my family being in Austria I am not willing to give up the EU passport just yet. Covid showed that sometimes that's the only way to get back for a visit. Will read up on a Writ of Mandamus. Thank you, both!

Anyone else from the November 2019 filers still waiting? We have reached pretty much the end of the rope when it comes to wait time. We do have a couple of things in life that need me to have my conditions removed and my physical card in hand at this time. We did contact our Senator and they made an inquiry on our behalf, but all that came back is that it is ready to be scheduled for an interview (which we knew and can see online and it has been ready since Feb 2021) and that they do not provide processing times for I-751. Case was initially in Lincoln, NE then transferred to Lee's Summit and then to Denver (which is our closest field office).